HB 1714 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose a fee for water or sewer service to raise revenue for a municipally owned or operated animal shelter.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the municipal disannexation of certain areas formerly designated as a census designated place.
House: Land & Resource Management
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 4077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the duty of a residential landlord to send notification of an interruption in water service.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a required period for a municipality or water district to begin construction on certain projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4429 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers of a municipality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 997 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Harris, Cody
Relating to procedural requirements for the review of a contractual rate charged for the furnishing of raw or treated water or water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the municipal disannexation of certain areas formerly designated as a census designated place.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Point of order sustained
SB 1687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer by certain entities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water and sewer utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain low-income customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1587 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of certain classes of retail public water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1826 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of water and sewer services by certain retail public utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water and sewer utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain low-income customers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 2272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water and sewer services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
SJR 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 2959 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the provision of wholesale water and wastewater service to certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 207 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to voting by the qualified voters of a water or sewer district wholly or partly annexed by a municipality.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 669 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the authority of a public utility agency to provide water and sewer service and enter into contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3622 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the provision of wholesale water or sewer service to certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3782 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide water and sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3953 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1121 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of a public utility agency to provide water and sewer service and enter into contracts.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1148 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 254 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to an exemption for farms from payment for wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 1028 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to expedited release from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water and sewer service for certain landowners.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1307 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1414 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1456 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.
Relating to the right of a county to intervene in an original rate proceeding.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.
Relating to expenses considered to determine net income for purposes of a rate proceeding for an investor-owned water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1461 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie DonSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to customer notification of water loss by a retail public utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1495 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to annual and special meetings of and election procedures for members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1535 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the permitting of certain small commercial development and county park sewage collection, treatment, and disposal systems as on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the rates for water service, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1797 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the authority to regulate certain water and sewage utilities to ensure public safety in and around certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1932 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to regulating faulty on-site sewage disposal systems in the unincorporated areas of a county as a public nuisance; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1973 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the provision of water by a public utility or water supply or sewer service corporation for use in fire suppression.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2105 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipally owned utility systems; authorizing the imposition of fees by a utility board of trustees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2237 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the recovery of rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2987 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to certain water districts that do not provide water and sanitary sewer service to certain users in the districts' territory.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 3382 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service by petition.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 3608 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the evaluation by Texas Water Development Board of applications for financial assistance for certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to powers, duties, and services of entities serving counties and county residents.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
SB 206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 364 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 447 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to annual and special meetings of and election procedures for members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 567 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 634 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to regulating faulty on-site sewage disposal systems in the unincorporated areas of a county as a public nuisance; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1086 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the regulation of certain water and sewage utilities to ensure public safety in and around certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1162 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of a water or sewer system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1163 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to requirements for consolidating water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1164 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1612 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide water and sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to certain water districts that do not provide water and sanitary sewer service to certain users in the districts' territory.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1817 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipally owned utility systems.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 310 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to election procedures and qualifications of members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 771 82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of school district property from charges for drainage service imposed by certain municipalities and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules adopted by those municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 856 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other entities regarding water and sewer utilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 865 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the composition and use of money in the rural water assistance fund.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1141 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the permitting of certain small commercial development sewage collection, treatment, and disposal systems as on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the procedures by which certain small water and sewer utilities may change rates.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1289 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2007 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, MarkSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to payment by the Benbrook Water Authority for certain damages caused by the authority's operation of a sanitary sewer system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2399 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to allowing a water and sewer utility to assess a utility facilities construction and improvement charge to recover certain costs associated with certain construction and improvement projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2888 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to expedited release from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water and sewer service for certain landowners.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2962 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3169 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3668 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 333 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to election procedures and qualifications of members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 360 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the composition and use of money in the rural water assistance fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 572 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 573 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 609 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, JoseSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1640 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to payment by the Benbrook Water Authority for certain damages caused by the authority's operation of a sanitary sewer system.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2658 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the release of certain property from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water service and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2741 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to allowing a water and sewer utility to assess a utility facilities construction and improvement charge to recover certain costs associated with certain construction and improvement projects.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4043 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to notifications to certain purchasers of real property that may be located in an area subject to a certificate of convenience and necessity for water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 2098 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the release of certain property from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water service and sewer service.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 467 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 653 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 841 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the rates charged by a municipally owned utility to certain recreational vehicle parks for potable water or wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1002 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the exclusion of urban property from irrigation districts and subsequent water use.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2132 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to rates charged for water or sewer services by an entity that takes over a nonfunctioning water or sewer system.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2455 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the elements of the criminal offense of discharging used oil into water in the state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 141 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 297 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the rates charged by a municipally owned utility to certain recreational vehicle parks for potable water or wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the protection of public water supplies.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 425 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to subdivision platting requirements and assistance for certain counties near an international border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 964 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the authorization, administration, and funding of the program to provide financial assistance for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of water supply and sewer services for economically distressed areas.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1297 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the elements of the criminal offense of discharging used oil into water in the state.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1726 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 467 78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to water and sewer service provided to residents of certain areas annexed by a municipality.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1138 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1152 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of certain nonprofit water supply corporations and sewer service corporations to establish and enforce customer water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1302 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to deliberations and information regarding the safety, security or integrity of public water and sewer supplies and public water and sewer systems.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1309 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act to nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1624 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the exclusion of urban property from irrigation districts and subsequent water use.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1630 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to compliance schedules for small community water systems in accordance with public drinking water standards for certain naturally occurring materials.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1688 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the collection of the costs of providing certain notice related to registered sex offenders.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1979 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to preventing the discharge of untreated wastewater into waters of the state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2317 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the relocation or replacement of a water or sanitation sewer lateral on private property by a home-rule municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2506 78-0 (2003)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2529 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to enforcement actions against a small water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service being integrated into a regional service.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2662 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the authority of a municipality to sell a water or sewer system without an election.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3367 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to requiring water utilities to adopt water rates that encourage conservation and dedicating revenue for conservation programs.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3537 78-0 (2003)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to providing water services within the extraterritorial jurisdiction or ultimate planning boundaries of municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 302 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the collection of the costs of providing certain notice related to registered sex offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 856 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to compliance schedules for small community water systems in accordance with public drinking water standards for certain naturally occurring materials.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 947 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exclusion of urban property from irrigation districts and subsequent water use.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1014 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1058 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations in certain counties.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1633 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the installation and use of a water softener or reverse osmosis system by an owner of an on-site sewage disposal system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1689 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the relocation or replacement of a water or sanitation sewer lateral on private property by a home-rule municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1875 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to deliberations and information regarding the safety, security, or integrity of public wholesale water and sewerage supplies and public water and sewerage systems.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 6 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Memorializing Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds not apply to bonds for water and wastewater facilities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 125 78-1 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the provision of water service, sewer service, and wastewater treatment service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 524 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the provision of water and sewer service in populous counties; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 610 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to theft of retail water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 622 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al.
Relating to financing rural water projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 652 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to the provision of electric utility service in certain counties near an international border.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 666 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, KevinSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to prohibiting municipal regulation of water and wastewater facilities in the unincorporated area of certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 701 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to certain fees imposed by the Lower Valley Water District.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 724 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's powers and duties regarding water rates and services to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 829 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain areas for certain colonia funding programs.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 836 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain items used in construction by nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 924 77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, GarySponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the authority of a water district or water supply corporation to require the grant of an easement as a precondition of service.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 987 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the collection of solid waste disposal service fees by a county or by certain public or private entities contracting with a county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
House appoints conferees-reported
HB 1070 77-0 (2001)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the authority of certain landowners to connect their property to various municipal facilities, including water and sewer facilities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1199 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to financing capital improvements and facility expansions through the assessment of impact fees; providing a civil penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1281 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to water utility services, rates, and tariffs.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1919 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public water supply.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1937 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibiting annexations by populous municipalities until certain municipal services are provided.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2033 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring notice to purchasers of real property located in a certificated service area of a utility service provider regarding the cost or availability of water or sewer service.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2117 77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2231 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the acquisition of certain water utilities by a municipality.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2404 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the submetering and allocation of water service in apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and other multiple use facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2768 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to public and private responsibility for providing sewage drainage and water supply services to colonias.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2776 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a colonia self-help program.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Posting rule suspended
HB 3017 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3023 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to water quality permit applications for certain facilities located near a sole-source drinking water supply.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3034 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, MannySponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain fees imposed by the Lower Valley Water District.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3158 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3470 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 237 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to permit fees for on-site sewage disposal systems.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 243 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to financing capital improvements and facility expansions through the assessment of impact fees; providing a civil penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 312 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board and the improvement of certain water delivery infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 369 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain items used in construction by nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 649 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to training requirements for applicants for and recipients of financial assistance for water and sewer services under the economically distressed areas program.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 829 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to prohibiting municipal regulation of water and wastewater facilities in the unincorporated area of certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 980 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1174 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public water supply.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1330 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the submetering and allocation of water service in apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and other multiple use facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1501 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a colonia self-help program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 719 62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the Texas Water Quality Act to authorize the regulation of the disposal of sewage which is disposed of by methods other than by means of disposal systems operated under a permit issued by the Texas Water Quality Board.
SB 835 62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to the development of water quality management plans for the State and for designated areas of the State.
HB 118 61-0 (1969)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to extending the authority of the Board of Directors of the Texas A&M University System to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of extending and improving water and sewer facilities at campuses of the institutions under its control.
HB 1148 60-0 (1967)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts relating to improvements of water and sewer systems in certain cities so as to increase the number of counties affected.
HB 684 59-0 (1965)
Author: Mann, Jr., Dudley R. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities and water control and improvement districts to sell and such city to purchase certain district water and sewer properties.
HB 1013 59-0 (1965)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter
Relating to minimum standards for cesspools.
SB 328 59-0 (1965)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to certain cities and water control and improvement districts; authorizing any such district to sell and such City to purchase certain district water and sewer properties.
HB 273 58-0 (1963)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob"
Relating to authorizing an eligible city to provide for improvements to the water and sewer systems, and the construction of street improvements under certain circumstances.
HB 622 58-0 (1963)
Author: Doke, H. Maurice | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities to refund their outstanding waterworks revenue bonds and sewer revenue bonds into refunding bonds which will be secured by and payable from a pledge of both waterworks and sewer revenues.
HB 641 58-0 (1963)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities to refund their outstanding waterworks revenue bonds and sewer revenue bonds into refunding bonds which will be secured by and payable from a pledge of both waterworks and sewer revenues.
HB 907 58-0 (1963)
Author: Fairchild, Robert Lewis
Relating to cities which have outstanding general obligation bonds and revenue bonds issued for waterworks, sewer system, or waterworks and sewer system purposes.
SB 74 58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to authorizing cities, as defined therein, to provide for the extension, enlargement and construction of improvements to the water and sewer systems, either or both, under certain circumstances and conditions and to assess a part of the cost of such improvements against benefited property and the owners thereof.
HB 384 57-0 (1961)
Author: Miller, Wallace H.
Relating to validating all proceedings in connection with city tax bonds heretofore favorably voted for the purpose of constructing, improving and extending the water works and sewage systems is such city.
HB 555 57-0 (1961)
Author: Rosson, Renal B.
Relating to authorizing eligible counties, as defined therein to acquire a supply of fresh water for the courthouse and other county purposes and providing for the acquisition of such treatment and distribution facilities as may be required.
HB 836 57-0 (1961)
Author: Rosson, Renal B.
Relating to authorizing counties to acquire a supply of fresh water for the courthouse and other county purposes and providing the acquisition of such treatment and distribution facilities as may be required.
SB 37 57-0 (1961)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending a certain Act to provide that the franchise tax imposed shall not apply to non-profit water supply or sewer service corporations organized on behalf of cities or towns.
SB 293 57-0 (1961)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to authorizing certain cities to enter into contracts with water districts to supply sewage transportation, treatment and disposal services which contracts may also provide for use by the water districts of sewage transportation, treatment and disposal facilities owned by such city.
SB 414 57-0 (1961)
Author: Ratliff, David W.
Relating to authorizing counties to acquire a supply of fresh water for the courthouse and other county purposes and providing for the acquisition of such treatment and distribution facilities and water permits as may be required; providing that this Act shall expire on September 1, 1963.
SB 439 57-0 (1961)
Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick"
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of eligible counties to acquire a supply of natural gas for the courthouse and other county purposes and providing for the acquisition of such distribution facilities as my be required.
HB 152 57-1 (1961)
Author: Lewis, Ben H. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute to more clearly define the elements to be included in the facilities to be constructed by an eligible city for final delivery of treated water to such city so as to include the provision of intermediate reservoirs to be used wholly or in part for storing water from the water supply project, and to provide pumping equipment and pipeline facilities to and from such intermediate reservoirs.
SB 54 57-1 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending a certain Statute to more clearly definine the elements to be included in the facilities to be constructed by an eligible city for final delivery of treated water to such city so as to include the provision of intermediate reservoirs to be used wholly or in part for storing water from the water supply project, and to provide pumping equipment and pipeline facilities to and from such intermediate reservoirs.
HB 336 56-0 (1959)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm | et. al.
Relating to validating, ratifying and confirming certain contracts heretofore entered into between cities and contiguous Water Control and Improvement Districts affecting the water and sewer facilities of said cities and districts and the operation thereof.
SB 303 56-0 (1959)
Author: Ratliff, David W.
Relating to authorizing any incorporated city or town in the State of Texas, including Home-Rule Cities, to enter into contracts with a district, authority, or other political subdivision creating and operating under certain provisions of the Constitution of Texas, and having sanitary sewer powers, whereby the district agrees to collect, transport, process, dispose, and control, any or all, of wastes and sewage, either or both, for such city and its inhabitants.
HB 62 56-3 (1959)
Author: Duff, Virginia Elizabeth
Relating to authorizing certain cities to issue bonds for the purpose of refunding outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds.
SB 34 56-3 (1959)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to authorizing certain cities to issue bonds for the purpose of refunding outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds.
HB 281 53-0 (1953)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and directing the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools, acting by the executive director thereof, to execute and deliver a release of a sanitary sewer easement on certain land in Travis County, Texas, to the owner of said land.
HB 864 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis
Relating to providing for the organization of cooperative, nonprofit, membership corporations for the purpose of furnishing water service, sewer service, and fire protection service.
HB 104 53-1 (1954)
Author: Stark, Richard S.
Relating to making an appropriation for remodeling and renovating the sewerage system at the Gainesville State School for Girls.
HB 52 52-0 (1951)
Author: Swindell, William Agnew "Bill"
Relating to authorizing, empowering and directing the Board of Regents of the Texas State Teachers Colleges to contract with the City of Commerce, Texas, for water for East Texas State Teachers College.
HB 6 51-0 (1949)
Author: Jackson, Robert Hal
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Board of Regents of the Texas State Teachers Colleges to contract with certain municipalities for water and other utility services at North Texas State Teachers College; repealing all laws, contracts and agreements in conflict herewith.
HB 444 51-0 (1949)
Author: Tinsley, Byron R.
Relating to authorizing cities and towns to issue additional revenue bonds for improvement of water or sewer systems; providing a severability clause.
HB 903 51-0 (1949)
Author: Blount, Ralph E. "Peppy"
Relating to authorizing any city or town within or town within this State to enter into a contract with any District or authority for supplying water to such city and authorizing such city to lease its water production, water supply and water supply facilities to such District, or make contract with such District for the operation of such water facilities; enacting other provisions related to the subject.
SB 186 51-0 (1949)
Author: Morris, George C.
Relating to authorizing cities and towns, including Home Rule cities, which heretofore have issued or hereafter may issue bonds payable from revenues of water or sewer systems to issue additional bonds payable from such revenues for purpose of improving and extending such systems such additional bonds to constitute a line upon said revenues in order of their issuance inferior to lien securing payment of bonds previously issued; enacting other matters pertaining to the subject; providing a severability clause.
SB 458 51-0 (1949)
Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red"
Relating to validating certain orders of Boards of Directors of Water Control and Improvement Districts which have installed and are operating water distribution systems and sewer collection and disposal plants and which have issued ad valorem bonds on such systems payable also out of revenues therefrom and which districts have been enlarged by such orders granting petitions of landowners filed with said districts that lands described in such petitions be added to said districts.
SB 473 51-0 (1949)
Author: Tynan, Walter
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Control to grant to the city of San Antonio an easement for sewerage purposes across certain land owned by the State of Texas and occupied by the San Antonio State Hospital.
HB 65 51-1 (1950)
Author: Swindell, William Agnew "Bill"
Relating to authorizing, empowering and directing the Board of Regents of The Texas State Teachers College to contract with certain municipalities for water at East Texas State Teachers College; repealing all laws, contracts and agreements in conflict herewith.
HB 854 49-0 (1945)
Author: Elliott, Elmer
Relating to amending certain Statues by providing for the construction and installation of sanitary sewers in certain cities.
SB 174 45-0 (1937)
Author: Neal, Jim
Relating to validating certain bonds of cities in the State of Texas operating under the General Laws of the State and located in counties having a population of less than 80,000 and more than 70,000 according to the last preceding United States Census, which bonds have been heretofore voted and which bonds are payable out of the revenues to be derived from the operation of the city's water works system.
HB 151 45-2 (1937)
Author: Davisson, Jr., George Allen
Relating to ratifying, validating, and confirming all Waterworks System Revenue Refunding Bonds and all Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds heretofore authorized, issued, exchanged, and delivered by cities in Texas operating under the provisions of Special Charters and which refunding bonds have been heretofore validated and confirmed by a final decree of a United States District Court in Texas.
SB 26 45-2 (1937)
Author: Davis, Ephraim McDaniel "E.M."
Relating to authorizing Cities and Towns to make contracts with Water Improvement and Water Control and Improvement Districts.
SB 365 44-0 (1935)
Author: Redditt, John Sayers
Relating to authorizing certain cities and towns to extend lines of their water and sewer systems outside city limits.
HB 212 43-1 (1933)
Author: Bradley, Rolland Barr | et. al.
Relating to provisions that the governing body of certain cities shall have the power to make loans to be secured by, and paid out of the income of the water work system of said cities and/or extensions, replacements, betterments, additions, and/or improvements thereof necessary to render adequate service.
HB 31 43-4 (1934)
Author: Clayton, William Edwin | et. al.
Relating to validating bonds issued for the purpose of improving municipal sewer system of certain cities.
SB 439 40-0 (1927)
Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob
Relating to amending certain sections of Chapter Ten, Title 28 of Codes and Statutes and extending the provisions thereof to permit all cities and towns operating under said title to mortgage and encumber sewerage systems, sewerage disposal plants and other accessories and lands and rights of way in connection therewith.
SB 444 40-0 (1927)
Author: Smith, Jesse R.
Relating to permitting all cities and towns operating under Title 28 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925 to mortgage and encumber sewerage systems, sewerage disposal plants and other accessories and lands and rights of way in connection therewith, and income therefrom.
HB 477 39-0 (1925)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" | et. al.
Relating to empowering cities having more than one hundred and sixty thousand (160,000) inhabitants to purchase or otherwise acquire water systems, with additions, extensions and enlargements thereto, and additional water powers, riparian rights, and repairs of such systems.
House: Judiciary
SB 120 38-0 (1923)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to authorizing certain cities owning and operating their own waterworks systems to acquire by purchase, gift, devise or by the exercise of the right of eminent domain through and by condemnation proceedings, the necessary lands and property, public or privatefor the purpose of constructing reservoirs and for the purpose of the extension, construction, improvement and enlargement of the said waterworks systems.
